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Safeguarding and Welfare

At Waterbeach Colts FC, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you're a parent, coach, volunteer, player, or visitor, we all play a part in keeping children and young people safe.

We are committed to creating a safe, positive environment where every child can enjoy football in a secure and supportive setting. We follow the guidance and rules set out by The Football Association (FA) to ensure our club meets the highest standards of safeguarding.

Our commitment

We make sure that:​

  • All coaches and volunteers working with children have an FA DBS check.

  • Coaches complete FA-approved safeguarding training.

  • Everyone involved in the club understands how to recognise and report concerns.

  • Children know who to speak to if they feel worried or unsafe.

What can you do?

Everyone can help make football safe and fun for children:​

Parents and carers

Stay informed about who is working with your child and how they are protected.

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Coaches

Keep your safeguarding training up to date and always put the child’s welfare first.

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Players

Speak up if you ever feel uncomfortable or unsafe – we will always listen.

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Spectators and volunteers

Support a positive, respectful environment at all times.

FA Safeguarding Resources

To find out more or take action, please explore the following official FA resources:​

FA Play Safe Campaign

Watch the following video for more about the FA Play Safe campaign and what it means for everyone involved in youth football.

Reporting a concern or incident

If you have a concern, no matter how small it may seem, please speak to our Club Child Welfare Officer(s):

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Other ways to report a concern​

​If you are unable to report a concern to the WCFC Child Welfare Officers for any reason there are other ways you can use:

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Essential requirements for all coaches

To help ensure football is safe for all, our coaches are required to have a minimum of the following credentials before coaching children and young people.  

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DBS Check

Also known as Disclosure and Barring Service checks, are criminal record checks carried out in England and Wales.

  • help employers and organisations assess the suitability of individuals for certain roles

  • particularly those involving children or vulnerable adults.

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First Aid

The Introduction to First Aid in Football is an FA online course suitable for anyone looking to develop their knowledge and understanding of first aid care for players of all ages.

  • Must be renewed every two years

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Safeguarding children

The FA Safeguarding Children course is designed to give you an understanding of safeguarding concerns, as well as how to provide a secure environment for young people.  

Upon completion of the course: 

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  • Receive Safeguarding Children qualification

  • Get certificate on your FAN account

  • Renew every two years

Safeguarding Children Course

Watch this FA video for further information about the Safeguarding Children course.

"...the safety of children is our number one priority at all times..."

We only do positive

FA Football For All

RESPECT

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